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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1927

Page

20

Jones Tops British Open in Second Consecutive Win

Bobby Jones captures the British Open with a record six strokes under par, posting a 72-hole score of 276 at St Andrews. He finishes ahead of rivals while securing his second straight Open title, with Jones delivering a flawless display marked by 17 birdies and one eagle across four rounds.

Atlanta Golf Sents Galicindy Braves St. Andrews Acy Jones Robby Tours Scotland Jones Shinuters Leo Poller Brian Ashames Bobby Treark Rep ST Andrews Bobby Jones Chicago Associated Press Philadelphia White Sox Quinn Athletics Jacobs Cobb Clancy Boley Athie‘s Wheat Atl Anothner Simmons Pilcher

Pirates Defeat Brooklyn In Narrow Major League Tilt

Pittsburgh tops Brooklyn 5 to 2 as Joe Dawson shines with 13 hits. Meusel and Flowers pace offense with key doubles and a home run. Millett and Me Weeny split pitching duties. Brooklyn stranded runners, while Pittsburgh built a lead early and withstood late threats.

Brooklyn Pittsburgh Joe Dawson Robins Grant Tuum Big Jun Millett Eight Inn Weeny Rial Hendrck Pauinidze Ob Carey Vern Gy Butler Flowes Hargreaves Eliott Butler Sts Piittsburgh Meusel Flowers Traynor Hetenan Wrightie Grantham P. van Brookh Dawson Elliott McWeeny Balk Wuson Pfirman Quigley

Grimes Allows Four Hits As Giants Win 4-1 Over White Sox

Grimes held Cincinnati to four hits as the Giants defeated the Reds 4-1 in New York. Luque was charged with the loss, Grimes contributed three singles, and Cincinnati split the brief set with their win in the opener.

Grimes New York Associate Press Cimeimnatl Reds Luque Cincinnati

Dixies and Soys Boys Club Winners Spark Rivalry

The Dixies beat the Bears 3 to 2 while the Soys overwhelmed the Cardinals 15 to 6 in the Boys' Club baseball league yesterday afternoon. Strong defense from Camere and Jackson aided the Bears. Conley, Returkes, and McQueeney led the Dixies with timely hits and multiple bases. Papp sparked the Soys with three doubles as McQueeney and Jeter contributed key hits.

Dixies Bears Soys Cardinalse Aternoon Divies Camere Mhders Cagainer Ane Jackson Bane Conleyand Inne Bios McQueeney Col Jeter Papp Ihe Londe Tovith Roerore Vulinao

Bryant and Webster Win Two Ball at Brooklawn

Doris Bryant and Eleanor Webster won the Brooklawn Country Club two ball event yesterday with a 78. Second place went to Mrs John K Williamson and Mrs George C Fraser at 74. Other pairs included Miss H M Lyon with Mrs M E Middlebrook at 77 and Mrs A P Fish with Mrs B R Me Eldown at 84.

Doris Bryant Eleanor Webster Brooklawn Country Club John K. Williamson George C. Fraser Bn K. Williamson Geone C Fraser

Walker defeats Hays in fourth flight at Beardsley Park

Fret EF Walker Jr. beat Downy Hays two up in the first elimination round of the fourth flight at Beardsey Park Tuesday afternoon. Hays led five up after five holes but Walker pressed hard, closing the gap to secure the win and emerge as a leading contender in the flight.

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Beechwood Combine Open Season With 5 2 Win

Beechwood defeated Washington Park 5 to 2 on Beechwood diamond. Solomon starred, delivering clutch hitting and strong defense while Beechwood pitcher Beechwood hurler held Washington to three hits.

Beechwood Hank Griffin Washington Park Solomon Beechwoods Berchwonds Washington Bree Hraoes Direetoia Cid Avrillla Stuerd

Goodwin Park player wins one day tourney

Herman Wilke of Goodwin Park Golf Club won the Connecticut Golf Association one day tournament at Seguin Golf Club with a 38 over 18 holes and 153 total. Libbey of Scranton placed second with 144 after morning 76 and afternoon 78 amid several three putts.

New Britain iHy Herman Wilke Goodwin Pak Golf Club Connecticut Golf Association Seguin Golf Clad Doany Wilke Clab Greg Libbey Scrum Shee Libbey

Weekend baseball schedule shows 29 games at Seaside and Beechwood

Recreation bulletin lists 29 games today and tomorrow across Seaside and Beechwood Parks amid heat and low turnout. Leagues include Building Trades Dusty Senior City Junior Recreation and Telephone Company clubs with varied open times on Diamond Nos. 1 5 7 8 9 and Beechwood field.

Municipal Baseball Diamonds Seaside Beechwood Bridgeport Junior Recreation League Vmeiamond Industrial League Telephone Company Elde Diamond Fellowcraft Dictapnone Company Uiamond Auburns Pembrokes Bevehwood

Howard A. C. to Play in New Milford Sunday

The Howard baseball team travels to New Milford for a Sunday game. Manager William Nims calls all players to report at the Howard ACU clubhouse between 3:30 and 9:00 AM. Several scattered names and partial box notes follow, listing players and minor details from the event.

Howard A. C New Milford Howard William Nims Uie Howard Acu

Junior leaders clash as Sacred Hanris meet Savoy Juniors

The Junto Recreation League top two undefeated teams Sacred Hanris and the Savoy Juniors collide for first place tomorrow after five straight wins. Three other Sunday games feature White Eagle Jr. vs North Eng Cubs, Polish Falcone vs 1 Clovers, Holy Rosary vs Auburns, plus Orioles clashes at Diamond Nos 6, 7, and 8 with various opponents and umpires.

Rover Dianmind Na Dhauend Na Lang Dkonond Sa A Wator Recreation League Biamond Sa Morrell A A -Shamroris Aurline-Clavers Rhwood Feague Auburns Junto Recreation League Sacred Hanris Savoy Juniors White Eagle Jr North Eng Cubs Trent Scoler—Mrazik Clovers Polish Falcons Holy Rasa North Eod Cubs White Eagle Drs Sacred Hearts

Haviland Reaches Greenwich Invitation Semis

Paul Haviland advances in the Greenwich Invitation golf tournament at the Greenwich Country Club. He defeats Cornelius McGuire 3 and 2 to reach the semi finals after earlier victories over Irving Smith and Hamill Wil. Harry Fisher and Lauren Upson of Englewood reach the other semi.

Greenwich Associated Press Harry Fisher Lauren Upson Englewood Greenwich Country Eld Paul Haviland Rye Knowles Fulkerson Upson David Gamble Rae Brook Abis W. H. Taft Montclar Fisher W. E. Carlson Sivanoy Haviland Irving

Swimming Meet at Seaside Postponed

The Seaside Park swimming meet scheduled for tomorrow afternoon has been called off due to large beach crowds making the event unsafe. Officials plan to reschedule the meet for the latter part of August.

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